Drug-Free Schools Annual Disclosure
It is the policy of CBT College (CBT) to comply with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of
1989 and the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. Accordingly, the following information regarding the use of illegal
drugs and alcohol is provided annually to each student and employee of CBT.
STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
The unlawful use, manufacture, distribution, dispensation, or possession of alcohol, illegal drugs, or any controlled
substance on school premises or while involved in school-related activities off campus is strictly prohibited and
subject to the disciplinary sanctions noted below.
DISCIPLINARY SANCTIONS
Students who violate the school’s prohibitions against drugs and alcohol are subject to disciplinary action up to and
including dismissal from the school. For more information on the Student Behavior/Code of Conduct and the
disciplinary process, students should consult CBT Policy and EDU2013-008 and the school catalog.
LOSS OF TITLE IV ELIGIBILITY
A student is ineligible to receive Title IV, HEA program funds if the student has been convicted of an offense
involving the possession or sale of illegal drugs for the period described in the chart below:
NUMBER OF OFFENSES
POSSESSION OF ILLEGAL DRUGS
SALE OF ILLEGAL DRUGS
1st Offense
1 year from the date of conviction
2 years from the date of conviction
2nd Offense
2 years from the date of conviction
Indefinite period
3rd Offense
Indefinite period
LEGAL SANCTIONS:
STATE DRUG LAWS: State law considers the illegal use of drugs and alcohol serious crimes. The sanctions for first-time
violations of these laws range from fines to lengthy terms of incarceration, or both. Additionally, local ordinances
and municipal codes impose a variety of penalties for the illegal use of drugs and alcohol. The links to state laws
contained in Appendix B are provided for informational purposes only. If you need legal advice, you should contact
your personal attorney.
There may also be civil consequences that result from the violation of state drug and alcohol statutes. Property
associated with the criminal acts, including homes and vehicles, can be confiscated by the government. Persons
convicted of felonies may be barred from government employment, and lose the right to vote.
FEDERAL DRUG LAWS: Federal law considers the manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of illegal
drugs, or any controlled substance, a serious crime. Appendix B provides a summary of the criminal sanctions for
violations of federal drug statutes. For the most up-to-date Federal Trafficking Penalties information, visit the website of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration at http://www.dea.gov/agency/penalties.htm.
HEALTH RISKS: Drug use causes physical and emotional dependence, interferes with memory, sensation and
perception, and in some cases, may cause permanent brain damage or sudden death. The following is a summary of
the various health risks associated with alcohol abuse and use of specific types of drugs, and is not intended to be
an exhaustive or a final statement of all possible health consequences of substance abuse.
Alcohol:
Alcohol consumption has acute effects on the body and causes a number of marked changes in behavior.
Even low doses may significantly impair judgment and coordination. Alcohol is an especially dangerous
drug for pregnant women.
Marijuana:
Marijuana contains THC, a chemical that alters the sensory activities of the brain, including long-term
memory capabilities, comprehension, altered sense of time, decreased motivation, and reduced ability to
perform tasks requiring concentration and coordination. Marijuana smoke contains more cancer-causing
agents than tobacco.
Cocaine/Crack:
Cocaine and crack are highly addictive and may lead to heart attacks, strokes, and long-term brain
damage. Other physical effects include dilated pupils, increased pulse rate, elevated blood pressure,
insomnia, loss of appetite, tactile hallucinations, paranoia, and seizures. Continued use can produce
violent behavior and psychosis.
Methamphetamine/amphetamines:
Methamphetamine is a central nervous system stimulant of the amphetamine family. Like cocaine and
crack, methamphetamines are highly addictive “uppers” that produce extreme alertness and elation,
along with a variety of severe adverse reactions. Methamphetamine is generally cheaper than cocaine
and because the body metabolizes it slower, the effects may last as much as 10 times longer.
Methamphetamine users can experience sustained, severe mood and thought disturbances, serious
physical effects, including sudden death.
Narcotics:
Narcotics such as heroin, methadone, oxycodone, codeine, morphine, and opium initially produce a
feeling of euphoria that often is followed by drowsiness, nausea, and vomiting. An overdose may produce
shallow breathing, clammy skin, convulsions, coma, and death. Tolerance to narcotics develops rapidly
and dependence is likely. The use of contaminated syringes may result in diseases such as AIDS,
endocarditis, and hepatitis.
Ecstasy:
“Designer drugs” such as Ecstasy are related to amphetamines in that they have mild stimulant properties
but are mostly euphoriants. They can cause nausea, blurred vision, chills or sweating, and faintness.
Psychological effects include anxiety, depression, and paranoia. As little as one dose can cause severe
neurochemical brain damage. Narcotic designer drugs can cause symptoms such as uncontrollable
tremors, drooling, impaired speech, paralysis, and irreversible brain damage.
gHb/rohypnol:
Often known as “date rape” drugs, GHB and Rohypnol initially produce a feeling of intoxication similar to
alcohol (the user feels relaxed, sociable, affectionate and playful, and disinhibited) followed by a feeling of
drowsiness. Higher doses can lead to a sleep from which the user cannot be woken. The effects can last
from four to 24 hours. Both GHB and Rohypnol present a serious overdose threat. Since they are
depressants, both drugs can be fatal when mixed with alcohol. Symptoms of overdose can include intense
drowsiness, unconsciousness or coma, muscle spasms, disorientation, vomiting, and slowed or stopped
breathing (fatalities usually occur from respiratory failure).
Inhalants:
Inhalants are readily available and inexpensive. More than 1,000 common household products can be
used to get high. Examples of organic solvents (carbon compounds) include gasoline, lighter fluid and
butane lighter fuel, spray paint; paint thinner, rubber-cement, hair spray, nail polish, and many cleaning
fluids. Nitrite compounds (amyl nitrite, butyl nitrite) act mainly as vasodilators. Nitrous oxide (laughing
gas) is packaged in small metal cartridges (called whippets), which are often used to make whipped
cream.
Inhalants irritate breathing passages, provoking severe coughing, painful inflammation, and nosebleeds.
Inhalants may not produce a pleasant high and result in mental confusion, hallucinations, and paranoia.
They may also result in respiratory depression leading to unconsciousness, coma, permanent brain
damage, or death. The danger is extremely great if inhalants are used in conjunction with other nervous
system depressants, such as alcohol or barbiturates. Even first-time users run the risk of sudden sniffing
death (SSD). The risk of SSD is higher if the abuser engages in strenuous physical activity or is suddenly
startled.
Steroids:
Steroids are manufactured testosterone-like drugs used to increase muscle mass, strength, and
endurance. The liver and the cardiovascular and reproductive systems are most seriously affected by
steroid use. Psychological effects include very aggressive behavior (“roid rage”), severe mood swings,
manic episodes, and depression.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL PROGRAMS
Students requiring or requesting information about drug abuse treatment should contact the Camps Director or the
designated campus official for contact information of local agencies and programs. Employees requiring information
about drug abuse treatment should contact CBT’s Human Resources Manager.
Additional helpful information and resources may be found by contacting the following organizations:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration 1-800662-HELP (1-800-662-4357) http://www.samhsa.gov
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence 1-800-NCA-CALL (1-800-622-2255) http://www.ncadd.org
Appendix A: Federal Traffic Penalties
Federal Trafficking Penalties for Schedules I, II, III, IV, and V (except Marijuana)
Cocaine (Schedule II)
Cocaine Base (Schedule II)
Fentanyl (Schedule II)
Fentanyl Analogue
(Schedule I)
Heroin (Schedule I)
LSD (Schedule I)
QUANTITY
PENALTIES
500 - 4999 gms
mixture
First offense: Not less
than 5 yrs. and not more
than 40 yrs. If death or
serious bodily injury, not
less than 20 yrs. or more
than life. Fine of not
more than $5 million if
an individual, $25 million
if not an individual.
5 - 49 gms mixture
40 - 399 gms
mixture
10 - 99 gms
mixture
100 -999 gms
mixture
1 - 9 gms mixture
Methamphetamine
(Schedule II)
5 - 49 gms pure or
50 - 499 gms
mixture
PCP (Schedule II)
10 - 99 gms pure
or 100 - 999 gms
mixture
Other Schedule I & II drugs
(and any drug product
containing Gamma
Hydroxybutyric Acid)
Any amount
Flunitrazepam (Sched. IV)
Other Schedule III drugs
1 gm or more
Any amount
30 - 999 mgs
Flunitrazepam
(Schedule IV)
All other Schedule IV drugs
Any amount
Flunitrazepam
(Schedule IV)
Less than 30 mgs
All Schedule V drugs
Any amount
QUANTITY
PENALTIES
5 kgs or more
First offense: Not less than
mixture
10 yrs. and not more than
life. If death or serious
50 gms or
bodily injury, not less than
more mixture
20 yrs. or more than life.
400 gms or
Fine of not more than $10
more mixture
million if an individual, $50
100 gms or
million if not an individual.
more mixture
Second offense: Not less
1 kg or more
than 20 yrs, and not more
Second offense: Not less mixture
than life. If death or
10 gms or
than 10 yrs. and not
serious bodily injury, life
more mixture
more than life. If death
imprisonment. Fine of not
50 gms or
or serious bodily injury,
more than $20 million if an
more pure or
life imprisonment. Fine
individual, $75 million if
500 gms or
of not more than $8
not an individual.
more mixture
million if an individual,
Third offense: Life
$50 million if not an
imprisonment. Fine of not
100 gm or
individual.
more pure or 1 more than $20 million if an
individual, $75 million if
kg or more
not an individual.
mixture
First offense: Not more than 20 yrs. If death or serious bodily injury, not
less than 20 yrs. or more than Life. Fine $1 million if an individual, $5
million if not an individual.
Second offense: Not more than 30 yrs. If death or serious bodily injury,
life imprisonment. Fine $2 million if an individual, $10 million if not an
individual.
First offense: Not more than 10 yrs. If death or serious bodily injury, not
more that 15 yrs. Fine not more than $500,000 if an individual, $2.5
million if not an individual.
Second offense: Not more than 20 yrs. If death or serious injury, not
more than 30 yrs. Fine not more than $1 million if an individual, $5
million if not an individual.
First offense: Not more than 5 yrs. Fine not more than $250,000 if an
individual, $1 million if not an individual.
Second offense: Not more than 6 years. Fine not more than $500,000 if
an individual, $2 million if not an individual.
First offense: Not more than 1 year. Fine not more than $100,000 if an
individual, $250,000 if not an individual.
Second offense: Not more than 2 years. Fine not more than $200,000 if
an individual, $500,000 if not an individual.
Federal Trafficking Penalties for Marijuana, Hashish and Hashish Oil, Schedule I Substances
QUANTITY
Marijuana
Marijuana
1,000 kilograms or more
marijuana mixture or
1,000 or more marijuana
plants
100 to 999 kilograms
marijuana mixture or 100
to 999 marijuana plants
Hashish
50 to 99 kilograms
marijuana mixture,
50 to 99 marijuana plants
More than 10 kilograms
Hashish Oil
More than 1 kilogram
Marijuana
less than 50 kilograms
marijuana (but does not
include 50 or more
marijuana plants
regardless of weight)
1 to 49 marijuana plants
Marijuana
Hashish
10 kilograms or less
Hashish Oil
1 kilograms or less
PENALTIES
First offense: Not less than 10 yrs. or more than life. If death or
serious bodily injury, not less than 20 yrs., or more than life. Fine
not more than $10 million if an individual, $50 million if other
than an individual.
Second offense: Not less than 20 yrs. or more than life. If death
or serious bodily injury, life imprisonment. Fine not more than
$20 million if an individual, $75 million if other than an individual.
First offense: Not less than 5 yrs. or more than 40 yrs. If death or
serious bodily injury, not less than 20 yrs. or more than life. Fine
not more than $5 million if an individual, $25 million if other than
an individual.
Second offense: Not less than 10 yrs. or more than life. If death
or serious bodily injury, life imprisonment. Fine not more than $8
million if an individual, $50million if other than an individual.
First offense: Not more than 20 yrs. If death or serious bodily
injury, not less than 20 yrs. or more than life. Fine $1 million if an
individual, $5 million if other than an individual.
Second offense: Not more than 30 yrs. If death or serious bodily
injury, life imprisonment. Fine $2 million if an individual, $10
million if other than an individual.
First offense: Not more than 5 yrs. Fine not more than $250,000,
$1 million if other than an individual..
Second offense: Not more than 10 yrs. Fine $500,000 if an
individual, $2 million if other than individual.
Appendix B: Link to State Statutes
FL
Link to State Statutes
http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Index&Title_Request=XXXVI